Executive MBA

YOUR INSPIRATION

In view of the natural evolution of the market, the Executive MBA aims to prepare professionals to carry out their duties using innovative, differentiating techniques and enabling a holistic view of the business, whether national or international. Portucalense Business School created the Executive MBA with the aim of training professionals of excellence, enabling them to reconcile their professional and personal careers with a view to growing in both areas.

During the programme, participants will train their strategic thinking and critical thinking skills, with a strong focus on acquiring competences in the area of management.

The Executive MBA is geared towards developing the skills most valued in the labour market, focusing on a strong practical component through real case studies, simulations in national and international business environments and exchanges of experience. It also favours the development of leadership skills, teamwork, communication, conflict management, creativity and innovation. At the same time, they have the chance to develop their soft skills and expand their networking.

The International Week

SMEs and large corporate groups are looking for multi-skilled professionals capable of successfully adapting to different scenarios and challenges in the various areas of management, which is why we highlight the International Week that is part of the Executive MBA.

Developed in partnership with the ICN Creative Business School, the International Week offers an international component in an immersive environment at a leading international school in Paris.

ICN Business School claims to be a “Creative Business School” with triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, which represents the highest quality seal in business education.

The International Week is an integral part of the Executive MBA and, over the course of 5 days, participants will benefit from a teaching programme taking place on the ICN Paris Campus, as well as company visits organised by the Business School.

BOOST YOUR CAREER

• Professional and personal growth;
• Expand your network of national and international contacts;
• Acquire skills to face the challenges of the business world with confidence;
• Differentiate yourself in the professional environment and increase your competitiveness;
• Develop a leadership profile;
• Access to one of the most prestigious Business Schools through the International Week.

SHAPE YOUR SKILLS

The Executive MBA is aimed at professionals looking to equip themselves with management skills through an intense, immersive and transformational experience, capable of preparing them for the increasing and more diverse challenges of top management and, in this way, making a more significant contribution to the success of their organisations.

The aim of this programme is to provide an answer to those who wish to develop a professional career with a strong leadership bias, proactive and internationally inclined.

In addition to the knowledge provided by the lecturers, there are permanent contacts and links with the business world, as well as relations with academia and the international market. And to all of this, the essential sharing of the participants themselves, thus enabling the creation of an environment of excellence, diverse and enhancing the learning outcomes through the wealth of experiences, vision and expectations of all those involved.

The aim is therefore to create a training programme that attracts those who show a strong personal commitment, a clear professional development strategy, a willingness to acquire/deepen knowledge and refine critical thinking, an interest in building national and international networks, and an ambition for more challenging responsibilities.

Areas of Expertise:

Management | Finance | Law | Consultancy | Marketing and Sales | Operations and Logistics | R&D | Human Resources | Technology | Entrepreneurship | Economics | Engineering | Healthcare

YOUR NEW IMPACT TOOLS

• Development of leadership, communication, negotiation and decision-making skills;
• Developing skills in teamwork, conflict management, creativity and innovation;
• Developing a holistic and integrated view of the market by understanding international markets and global business practices;
• Acquisition of current and innovative knowledge in different areas such as business strategy, finance, operations, marketing and technology;
• Possibility of expanding national and international networking.

GET YOUR PATH TO TRANSFORMATION

Academic Period

11 October 2025 to 24 July 2026

The closing session and awarding of diplomas will take place in September 2026.

Timetable

Wednesdays: 6pm to 9pm

Fridays: 6pm to 10pm

Saturdays: 9am to 1pm and twice a month from 2pm to 6pm

Note: Some sessions may take place online.

Application phases

1st Phase: 4 February to 17 July 2025 – Early Bird
2nd Phase: 18 July to 30 September 2025

The award of the Executive MBA diploma depends on passing all the course units. Only students who have attended at least 75 per cent of the respective contact hours (not counting International Week contact hours) can be submitted for assessment.

Students who have attended at least 75% of the contact hours of each course unit, but who have not passed all the course units, will be awarded a certificate proving that they have attended the course.

Students who have attended the International Week will be awarded an ICN Business School certificate as proof of their participation in the week.